San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luke Evangelista | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.50 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:48 | 0.09 | 1.16 |
| 3rd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.48 | 1.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:53 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | William Eklund, Michael Misa | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 03:04 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Igor Chernyshov, Will Smith | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 15:39 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Nick Perbix, Ryan Ufko | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:15 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Collin Graf, Alexander Wennberg | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:50 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Ryan Ufko, Roman Josi | 6v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.77 | 3.73 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 28 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.48 | 1.15 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:02 | 0.19 | 1.11 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.39 | 0.97 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.01 | 0.65 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.10 | 0.46 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.17 | 0.32 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.10 | 0.28 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.35 | 0.09 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:59 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.04 | -0.42 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.50 | 2.58 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:48 | 0.09 | 1.16 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 22:50 | 1.41 | 1.07 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:09 | 0.90 | 1.06 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:02 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:11 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.05 | -0.01 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:36 | 0.03 | -0.22 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.01 | -0.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.08 | -0.67 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 26 | 28 | 92.6% | 1.22 | W |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.62 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Apr 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.73 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.77 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Luke Evangelista led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.22 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Luke Evangelista led all skaters at 2.58, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.73 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.77, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 23 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 27. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 of 28 (1.22 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 20 of 22 (0.62 goals saved above expected).